Discuss two of the most significant nutrition-related problems of infants and describe possible solutions
Iron deficiency and food allergies are the two most significant nutrition-related problems of infants. Possible solutions to lessen the risk of iron deficiency include supplementing breastfed infants with iron-fortified cereal at 6 months or using iron-fortified formulas for the bottle-fed infant. Possible solutions to lessen the risk of food allergies include introducing new foods one at a time, with at least 2 days elapsing before another new food is introduced. For infants with a strong family history of food allergies, solid foods should not be given before 6 months of age, with potential food allergens not introduced until 1 year.
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a. 6 months of life b. 12 months of life c. 6 weeks of life d. 4 months of life
Women with PKU must avoid the essential amino acid phenylalanine and consume a diet low in protein because _____.
A. they lack enough stomach acid (HCl) to break down dietary proteins, including phenylalanine B. they are allergic to phenylalanine and other protein-rich foods C. they lack the enzyme necessary to convert phenylalanine to tyrosine D. phenylalanine and protein-rich foods cause acid to build up in blood E. they are unable to incorporate phenylalanine into proteins, so it builds up in blood, potentially blocking blood vessels
By analyzing the data collected from the food record, dietitians can address which of the following?
a. "Does the diet meet the dietary guidelines?" b. "Is the percent of total kcalories from saturated fat appropriate?" c. "Are all of the food groups adequately represented in the diet?" d. All of the above
Match the water-soluble vitamin with its deficiency disease or disorder.
A. Beriberi B. Pellagra C. Neural tube defect D. Scurvy E. Pernicious anemia